Minnesota's Favorite Cookies Recipe

These copycat Minnesota Munchers won a Taste of Home cookie contest, and for good reason! Indulge in irresistible, chewy cookies bursting with milk chocolate chips, semi-sweet chocolate chips, crunchy toffee bits, and pecans. So good, you won't be able to stop at just one! Get the recipe now and experience the magic.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 130.1 kcal
Protein 3g
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Ingredients for Minnesota's Favorite Cookies

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How to Make Minnesota's Favorite Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter and 1 ½ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in 2 large eggs, one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. Stir in 1 cup milk chocolate chips, 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, ½ cup toffee bits, and ½ cup chopped pecans.
  7. Drop by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each cookie.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are still slightly soft.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

38g

Fat

18g

Carbs

5g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Minnesota's Favorite Cookies?

Minnesota's Favorite Cookies takes about 45 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 25 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Minnesota's Favorite Cookies?

Minnesota's Favorite Cookies has approximately 130.1 calories per serving, with about 3 g protein, 5 g carbohydrates and 11 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Minnesota's Favorite Cookies?

The key ingredients for Minnesota's Favorite Cookies are Butter, Brown Sugar, Eggs, Vanilla Extract, All Purpose Flour, Baking Powder. See the full list with measurements above.

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